The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, working in over 40 countries to provide appropriate assistance and protection to refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, returnees, people on the move, and vulnerable local populations/host communities. DRC is currently seeking a highly qualified Economic Recovery Officer based in Carúpano, Sucre State, Venezuela.
About the job:
DRC is managing its operations in Venezuela, under the direction of the country office in Caracas and three field offices located in the states of Sucre, Apure, and Zulia. DRC Venezuela is implementing activities such as protection monitoring, legal assistance, individual protection assistance for people with disabilities, information sessions for proof of identity (PoC), prevention of human trafficking, rehabilitation of health infrastructure, and food security.
Job description
Under the supervision of the Economic Recovery Management, the Economic Recovery Officer will support the operational implementation of the project in the field, facilitating the technical execution of food security and livelihoods (FSLM) activities , ensuring the mainstreaming of protection, and guaranteeing quality, participation, and accountability throughout the process. The Economic Recovery Officer will ensure that all activities in the action plan are carried out and all verification documents are compiled for proper delivery. Additionally, they will maintain good communication with team members and ensure the professional development of the staff under their supervision.
Responsibilities:
Technical and logistical implementation:
- Support in the planning, organization and supervision of General Food Distribution days.
- Verify the safety, accessibility and dignity conditions of the distribution site, ensuring strict compliance with humanitarian protocols and donor standards.
- Ensure the proper receipt, reconciliation, distribution and registration of food packages and humanitarian aid to the target population.
- Coordinate with the logistics and protection team the development of project activities, such as the distribution of assistance, application of food security surveys, development of community workshops and needs assessments in the field.
- Coordinate with the protection team to accompany activities in the territory to ensure a “Do No Harm” approach.
- Ensure the mainstreaming of protection, gender and inclusion in all food assistance deliveries, in accordance with the guidelines established by the organization and the donor.
- Conduct socioeconomic diagnoses and food security assessments of individuals of interest and vulnerable communities identified in the field.
- Develop individualized improvement plans focused on strengthening, diversifying or reactivating livelihoods and community resilience.
- Coordinate and deliver in-kind support (such as production inputs, tools, equipment, etc.) according to the identified needs and economic reactivation plans.
- Other activities necessary for the proper implementation and achievement of the project goals.
Community participation:
- Facilitate transparent information processes, timely convening, and community participation that allow for secure access and strong community acceptance.
- Monitor the participation and accessibility of vulnerable groups (women, older people, people with disabilities) to distribution points, identifying and mitigating specific barriers.
- Ensure the dissemination and access of the community to the Complaints, Claims and Feedback Mechanisms (FCRM) of the organization and the donor during the activities.
- Support your technical advisor and Base Manager in mapping key actors and potential institutional or community allies in the areas of interest
Monitoring and reporting
- Ensure the timely collection and safekeeping of the required verification means (attendance lists, delivery receipts, photographic records) and qualitative project data.
- Prepare daily reports on distribution, logistical incidents, security alerts, and needs identified in the field.
- Monitor the socioeconomic progress of beneficiaries, document results, and generate lessons learned on household food security.
- To contribute to the documentation of good practices, life stories or success stories focused on the recovery of food and economic autonomy.
Experience and technical skills:
- Minimum 2 years of verifiable and relevant experience in humanitarian work within NGOs or other non-profit organizations.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing livelihood activities, economic support, entrepreneurship, or community development.
- Operational experience in emergency interventions, management of distribution points and delivery of food (GFD) and non-food (NFI) assistance.
- Experience working directly with urban, rural and/or indigenous communities in contexts of social vulnerability.
- Excellent ability to assertive communication, empathy, and interpersonal relationships with diverse populations.
- Above average writing and composition skills, with the ability to produce concise, high-quality distribution reports.
- Excellent command of MS Word, PowerPoint and intermediate/advanced level of MS Excel for data handling and filtering.
- Experience in the management, cleaning and quality control of beneficiary databases (desirable knowledge of humanitarian registration platforms such as Kobo Toolbox or similar).
Education :
- Professional or technician in social sciences, nutrition, psychology, social work or related fields.
We offer:
- The opportunity to belong to one of the best NGOs worldwide.
- Access to over 1,000 free online training courses and certificates
- Contract duration: 3 months (Renewable subject to funding and performance)
- Job Category: H Band
- HCM insurance for the worker only.
DRC Core Competencies:
- Achieving excellence : focusing on achieving results and ensuring efficient processes.
- Collaboration: involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
- Taking the initiative : taking ownership and initiative while seeking innovation.
- Communicate: listen and speak effectively and honestly.
- Demonstration of integrity : Act in accordance with DRC’s vision and values.
Application process: All applicants must upload a cover letter (max. 1 page) and an updated CV ( max. 2 pages, no supporting documents ) in Spanish to the DRC job platform. Applications submitted by email will not be considered.
Application deadline : Sunday, November 1st at 11:59 pm Local Time. Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously and interviews will be scheduled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. DRC reserves the right to close the vacancy before the deadline once a suitable candidate is identified.
Start date: November 2026
How to apply
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